In the Xia Family's living room, Xi Muchen, dressed in a black suit, had one hand casually placed in his trouser pocket and the other tugging at his tie with a hint of impatience. His fingers were distinct and sinewy, powerful yet delicate, and with his inherent, rakishly elegant aura, even this common gesture was done with a sensual grace.
The servant stood anxiously behind him, explaining, "Master... we did try to stop him, but this gentleman insisted on breaking in..."
The presence of Xi Muchen had brought the atmosphere of the Xia Family to an all-time low, making Xia Zhenghong and Yang Susu's expressions particularly unsightly. Xia Wanwan watched the man who had suddenly appeared, her shock was palpable. What was this man doing here at her house?
"Sir, barging into someone's home and meddling in their affairs is hardly polite," Xia Zhenghong appraised the impressively handsome man before him with a displeased tone. He couldn't help but frown; the man's aura of nobility was unmistakable, yet he was sure there was no such figure in S City.
Who was this man? And how did Wanwan become involved with him?
"Meddling in others' affairs? My wife was bullied, what is wrong with me coming to take her home?" Xi Muchen retorted as if it was the most natural thing to do.
His words were shocking, and Xia Wanwan thought this man might be a bit too meddlesome. Yet, why had he appeared here?
"Mr. Xi, I appreciate your help, but you..."
"Wanwan, I've said to call me Acheng. Why are you still so shy?" Xi Muchen interrupted her, looking into her eyes with a tenderness that seemed almost palpable.
His disregard for those around him was astonishing and infuriating.
This man was being unreasonable. Even if he seemed dignified, Xia Zhenghong had never in his life been spoken to with such a tone by a young man, "Hmph, what wife? As her father, wouldn't I know whether my own daughter is married?"
"Your own daughter was drugged at her engagement party and nearly assaulted. Weren't you also unaware of that?" Xi Muchen scoffed with a blatantly accusatory tone.
His words struck like thunder, causing an uproar.
Xia Wanwan had an incident? Xia Zhenghong was utterly shocked. She was a daughter of the Xia Family; who would dare to harm her? If word of this got out...
"Wanwan, what happened?" Yang Susu was the first to speak up after Xi Muchen's surprising claim, and concern filled her voice upon considering the possibility of her daughter being in trouble, "What does he mean by his words? What drugs? What assault?"
Xia Wanwan bit her lip and looked down, lacking any evidence to support the claim that it was Xia An'an's doing, and knew no one would believe her.
"Yes, sister, what does this gentleman mean?" Xia An'an also seemed worried, pressing eagerly, "Are you alright?"
Gu Junhan hadn't expected such a thing to happen after that incident. As for Xia Wanwan...
Pained at the thought of something having happened to her last night, he bristled. Who would dare do such a thing to her? He would tear that person apart!
"Disappointed?" Xi Muchen gave Xia An'an a cold smile, "With me here, nothing will happen to Xia Wanwan."
"What do you mean by that?" Gu Junhan, with a deep stare, confronted Xi Muchen, the two men standing opposed.
"Does the young master really need me to explain it again?" Xi Muchen's voice was cold and haughty, as if beneath him to respond to the question.
His attitude greatly irked Gu Junhan, who laughed bitterly in anger, "What a joke. It's always Xia Wanwan who's been playing games. An'an is so kind-hearted, trying to frame someone, Xia Wanwan, you should come up with a better story."
"And your relation to Wanwan is?" Xi Muchen looked at Gu Junhan as if viewing an idiot, "I'm the one who said it."
Turning back to Xia Wanwan, the chill on his face had dissipated. He reached out to hold her hand, his voice tender, "Let's go."
It was apparent that Xi Muchen was protecting her, regardless of his reasons. Xia Wanwan could feel his trust in her was unconditional. But as for Gu Junhan...
Heh, to think he grew up with her from childhood.
A pang of sadness hit her, but Xia Wanwan let Xi Muchen lead her by the hand out of the house.